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    Pistol Squat Prep

    Pistol Squat Prep

    Calisthenics
    Intermediate
    3 routines

    A fast 10-minute calisthenics plan to build single-leg strength, ankle mobility, balance, and core stability for pistol squats.

    Routines

    Day 1 — Mobility & Assisted Strength

    Prime ankles and hips, then groove assisted single-leg patterns.

    Intermediate
    19 mins
    41 Kcal
    Ankle Circles

    Ankle Circles

    1 sets
    0 reps
    20s rest
    Standing Calf Raise (On a staircase)

    Standing Calf Raise (On a staircase)

    1 sets
    12 reps
    20s rest
    One Leg Floor Calf Raise

    One Leg Floor Calf Raise

    1 sets
    8 reps
    20s rest
    Band single leg reverse calf raise

    Band single leg reverse calf raise

    1 sets
    10 reps
    20s rest
    Bodyweight Rear Lunge

    Bodyweight Rear Lunge

    1 sets
    8 reps
    20s rest
    One Leg Quarter Squat

    One Leg Quarter Squat

    1 sets
    6 reps
    20s rest
    Single Leg Squat with Support (pistol)

    Single Leg Squat with Support (pistol)

    1 sets
    5 reps
    30s rest
    Straight Leg Outer Hip Abductor

    Straight Leg Outer Hip Abductor

    1 sets
    10 reps
    20s rest
    Dead Bug

    Dead Bug

    1 sets
    10 reps
    20s rest
    Bodyweight Wall Squat

    Bodyweight Wall Squat

    1 sets
    0 reps
    20s rest

    Day 2 — Balance & Posterior Chain

    Build knee control, hamstring strength, and lateral hip stability.

    Intermediate
    19 mins
    41 Kcal
    Transverse Step Up

    Transverse Step Up

    1 sets
    8 reps
    20s rest
    Single Leg Foot Touch

    Single Leg Foot Touch

    1 sets
    8 reps
    20s rest
    Single Leg Push Off

    Single Leg Push Off

    1 sets
    8 reps
    20s rest
    Sissy Squat Bodyweight

    Sissy Squat Bodyweight

    1 sets
    6 reps
    20s rest
    Self assisted Inverse Leg Curl

    Self assisted Inverse Leg Curl

    1 sets
    8 reps
    20s rest
    45 degree one leg hyperextension (arms in front of chest)

    45 degree one leg hyperextension (arms in front of chest)

    1 sets
    8 reps
    20s rest
    Straight Leg Kickback (kneeling)

    Straight Leg Kickback (kneeling)

    1 sets
    10 reps
    20s rest
    Side Bridge Hip Abduction

    Side Bridge Hip Abduction

    1 sets
    8 reps
    20s rest
    Hollow Hold

    Hollow Hold

    1 sets
    0 reps
    20s rest
    Lateral Side Plank

    Lateral Side Plank

    1 sets
    0 reps
    20s rest

    Day 3 — Pistol Progressions

    Progress toward pistols with controlled depth and strong core.

    Intermediate
    20 mins
    44 Kcal
    One Leg Squat

    One Leg Squat

    1 sets
    4 reps
    30s rest
    Single Leg Squat with Support (pistol)

    Single Leg Squat with Support (pistol)

    1 sets
    6 reps
    30s rest
    Sit Squat

    Sit Squat

    1 sets
    10 reps
    20s rest
    Prisoner Squat

    Prisoner Squat

    1 sets
    12 reps
    20s rest
    Suspender Single Leg Deadlift

    Suspender Single Leg Deadlift

    1 sets
    8 reps
    30s rest
    L-sit

    L-sit

    1 sets
    0 reps
    20s rest
    Leg Raise Hip Lift

    Leg Raise Hip Lift

    1 sets
    8 reps
    20s rest
    Side Plank Hip Adduction

    Side Plank Hip Adduction

    1 sets
    8 reps
    20s rest
    One Leg Donkey Calf Raise

    One Leg Donkey Calf Raise

    1 sets
    10 reps
    20s rest
    Band single leg split squat

    Band single leg split squat

    1 sets
    8 reps
    20s rest
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